Plain-bellied Emerald vs Great Sapphirewing
Chrysuronia leucogaster compared with Pterophanes cyanopterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Plain-bellied Emerald | Great Sapphirewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysuronia leucogaster | Pterophanes cyanopterus |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 21.0 cm (8.3 in) |
| Weight | 4.42 g (0.16 oz) | 10.05 g (0.35 oz) |
| Diet | Feeds on floral nectar in Amazonian gallery forest. Supplements with insects and spiders caught during … | Nectarivore of high Andean cloud forest and treeline; one of the largest hummingbirds. Visits Ericaceae … |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Plain-bellied Emerald only
Great Sapphirewing only
Song & Call Comparison
Plain-bellied Emerald
Rapid, light twittering cascade; bright airy notes tumbling quickly in animated sequence above tropical flowers.
Great Sapphirewing
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing rhythm; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
Plain-bellied Emerald
Found in humid forests from the Guianas through Amazonia to eastern Brazil. Resident in lowland terra firme forest.
Great Sapphirewing
Found in high Andean cloud forests and páramo from Colombia south through Ecuador and Peru to Bolivia. 2,400–3,800 m.
Conservation Status
Plain-bellied Emerald
Great Sapphirewing
About These Birds
Plain-bellied Emerald
A medium-sized hummingbird (9-10 cm) found in humid forests from the Guianas through Amazonia to eastern Brazil. White belly, green plumage. Nectarivore of forest canopy and edges. Found primarily in lowland terra firme forest.
Great Sapphirewing
A large hummingbird (18 cm, wingspan 28 cm) found in Andean cloud forests from Colombia to Bolivia at 2,500-3,500 m. Brilliant sapphire-blue wings, green body, and long tail. One of the largest hummingbirds. Nectarivore of montane forest, visiting large-flowered Ericaceae.